He had a very sincere friendship and liking for his companion, a thorough confidence in his judgment and principles.

He knew his self-sacrificing nature, and that he was only speaking from his love for his grandchild.
"Do not let us talk about it now, old friend," he said quietly.

"You and I put, before all other things, Aggie's happiness.

Disagreement between us there can be none on the subject.

Give me tonight to think over what you have said, and we will talk about it again tomorrow.".